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January 6, 1864 Letter from Capt. James Ware to Colonel Ford Transcribed
by Judy C. Ware 2017 On January 6, 1864, James sent a letter to Col. Ford
acknowledging the communication he had received concerning the mission of the
Cavalry of the West.
Original
letter Camp
Near San Patricio January 6, 1864 Colonel John S. Ford Commanding Cavalry of the West Colonel, I have the honor of acknowledging your
communication addressed to Major Rogers or myself which came to hand a few
moments since. The suggestions and
instructions contained in it shall be carried out as far as the means at my
disposal will permit. I shall gather up
what animals in the county may be serviceable for the purposes of the
expedition. In horses and mules, the
county has been well drained by the retreating forces of General Bee. Your communication gave me no
information about the number of troops to be provided for nor an approximation
to the time they may be wanted. With
regard however to beeves, I believe they can be easily supplied along the whole
route as the troops march. The two
companies of state troops now are but illy supplied with commissary stores,
canteens, and etc., and but a few day’s supply of forage. Captain A. L. Doty - A. Q. M attached to this
command has been sick for nine days in Refugio County but is expected in a few
days and will make out an estimate and forward it for whatever may be
needed. I will also communicate with Mr.
Hood at Ft. Merrill upon this subject. Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, James A. Ware Captain, Commanding Forces on Lower
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